Afflate

/əˈfleɪt/ verb

To breathe or blow upon something; to inspire or animate someone with an idea or feeling.

From Latin afflatus, past participle of afflare (ad- 'to' + flare 'to blow'). Used in English from the 17th century, often in poetic or spiritual contexts referring to divine inspiration.

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